What is an institutional asset manager and how to become one

Key steps to become an institutional asset manager

1. Explore institutional asset manager education requirements

   Most common institutional asset manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   66.7 %

   Master's

   24.9 %

   Associate

   2.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific institutional asset manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Patient Care	28.52%
   IRB	13.56%
   Clinical Trials	13.36%
   Financial Reports	7.91%
   CRM	7.46%

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3. Complete relevant institutional asset manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New institutional asset managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an institutional asset manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real institutional asset manager resumes.

4. Research institutional asset manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage a portfolio in various stages of workout including liquidation, refinancing, restructure, rehabilitation, bankruptcy and litigation.
   • Coordinate the development and management of appropriate personnel information, management database providing seamless integration with payroll and other school functions.
   • Conduct weekly seminars on recruiting new members and competitive lenders.

5. Apply for institutional asset manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an institutional asset manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams